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Ottoman Empire

Events
40
Episodes
70
Years
1519–1897

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ottoman Empire, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Celâl's Revolt in Anatolia

    1519

    Role: Target of the revolt

    1. 1519 · AnatoliaBozoklu Celal's Revolt

      Bozoklu Celal, also known as Şah Veli, rebelled against the Ottoman Empire in Anatolia in 1519.

  2. Ottoman conquest of Cyprus begins

    1570

    Role: Invading power

    1. 1570 · CyprusStart of Invasion

      The Ottoman invasion of Cyprus began, starting the War of Cyprus.

    2. March 1570 · VeniceOttoman Ultimatum

      An Ottoman envoy delivered a demand for Cyprus's cession to Venice.

  3. Treaty of Istanbul (1590)

    1590

    Role: Treaty party

    1. 21 March 1590 · ConstantinopleSigning of the Treaty

      The treaty was signed on 21 March 1590 in Constantinople, ending the war and securing Ottoman gains.

  4. Outbreak of the Long War

    1593

    Role: Belligerent power

    1. July 29, 1593 · HungaryStart of the Long War

      Ottoman forces under Sinan Pasha launched a campaign against the Habsburg monarchy, marking the official start of the Long Turkish War.

  5. Battle of Keresztes

    1596

    Role: Attacking force

    1. 21 September – 12 October 1596 · Fort of EgerSiege of Eger

      Ottoman forces besieged the fort of Eger starting in September 1596, leading to its capitulation in October.

  6. Founding of the territory of Kuwait

    1613

    Role: Administrative authority from 1871

    1. 1613 · KuwaitLegacy Founding Record

      Legacy data records the founding of the territory of Kuwait in 1613, a date not substantiated by the supplied source passages.

  7. Treaty of Żurawno

    1676

    Role: Signatory

    1. 1676 · ŻurawnoSiege of Żurawno

      Sobieski’s 20,000 troops withstood a two-week siege by 50,000 Ottoman soldiers under Ibrahim Pasha.

    2. 1676 · Treaty termsTerritorial and Tribute Changes

      The Commonwealth regained one-third of lost Ukrainian territories and ceased paying tribute to the Ottomans.

    3. 17 October 1676 · ŻurawnoSigning of the Treaty

      The treaty was signed on 17 October 1676 in Żurawno, ending the second phase of the war.

    4. 17 October 1676 · Treaty termsLipka Tatar Provision

      The treaty stipulated that Lipka Tatars could individually choose to serve either the Ottoman Empire or the Commonwealth.

  8. Treaty of Bakhchisarai

    1681

    Role: Signatory

    1. 3 January 1681 · BakhchisaraiSigning of the Treaty

      The treaty was signed on 3 January 1681 in Bakhchisarai, ending the 1676–1681 war.

    2. 3 January 1681 · Between Southern Bug and DnieperNon-Settlement Agreement

      All sides agreed not to settle the territory between the Southern Bug and Dnieper rivers.

    3. 3 January 1681 · Diplomatic contextInternational Significance

      The treaty stipulated a future 'Eternal Peace' between Russia and Poland, signed in 1686.

  9. Venetian Conquest of Morea

    1687

    Role: Belligerent

    1. 1687 · Peloponnese peninsulaVenetian Occupation of the Peloponnese

      Venetian forces under Morosini occupied the entire Peloponnese peninsula by 1687, concluding the first period of Ottoman rule.

  10. Venetian siege of Negroponte

    1688

    Role: Defending power

    1. July–October 1688 · NegroponteSiege of Negroponte

      Venetian forces besieged the fortress of Negroponte, modern Chalkis, from July to October 1688.

  11. Ottomans recapture Belgrade

    1690

    Role: Recapturing force

    1. 1690 · BelgradeOttoman Recapture of Belgrade

      The Ottomans recaptured Belgrade in 1690 after the Habsburg advance stalled due to the Nine Years' War.

  12. Congress begins in Sremski Karlovci

    1698

    Role: Negotiating party

    1. 16 November 1698 · Sremski KarlovciCongress Opening

      The peace congress began in Sremski Karlovci on 16 November 1698.

  13. Treaty of Karlowitz

    1699

    Role: Signatory and ceding party

    1. 26 January 1699 · Karlowitz, Military Frontier of the Habsburg MonarchySigning of the Treaty

      The peace treaty was formally signed on 26 January 1699 in Sremski Karlovci, concluding the Great Turkish War.

    2. 26 January 1699 · Dalmatia and the PeloponneseVenetian Territorial Gains

      Venice obtained most of Dalmatia and the Peloponnese, although the latter was later restored to the Turks.

  14. Ottoman Declaration of War on Venice

    1714

    Role: Belligerent declaring war

    1. 9 December 1714 · UnspecifiedOttoman Declaration of War

      The Ottoman Empire formally declared war on Venice on 9 December 1714, citing the seizure of a ship and the sanctuary granted to Danilo I as pretexts.

  15. Treaty of Passarowitz

    1718

    Role: Signatory

    1. 21 July 1718 · PožarevacSigning of the Treaty

      The peace treaty was formally signed in Požarevac on 21 July 1718, ending the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and its adversaries.

  16. Treaty of Niš

    1739

    Role: Signatory party

    1. 18 September 1739 · BelgradePreliminary Agreement in Belgrade

      A preliminary peace treaty was signed in Belgrade on 18 September 1739, initiating the peace process between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

    2. 3 October 1739 · NišSigning of the Treaty of Niš

      The final Russo-Turkish peace treaty was signed in Niš on 3 October 1739, ending the war between the two empires.

    3. 28 December 1739 · ConstantinopleRatification in Constantinople

      The treaty was formally concluded with the exchange of diplomatic instruments and a final convention signed in Constantinople on 28 December 1739.

  17. Battle of Aspindza

    1770

    Role: Opposing Force

    1. 20 April 1770 · AspindzaRetreat and Victory at Aspindza

      Erekle II retreated to Aspindza, lured 8,000 Turkish troops to the Kura river, and defeated them in detail at the crossing.

  18. Battle of Kozludzha

    1774

    Role: Opposing force

    1. 20 June 1774 · Kozludzha (now Suvorovo, Bulgaria)Battle of Kozludzha

      Russian forces under Suvorov defeated Ottoman troops near Kozludzha on 20 June 1774.

  19. Cession of Bukovina to the Habsburg Monarchy

    1774–1776

    Role: Ceding party

    1. 31 August 1774 – 25 October 1774 · Northern MoldaviaHabsburg Occupation of Northern Moldavia

      Austrian forces entered and occupied key regions of northern Moldavia following the Russo-Ottoman peace treaty.

    2. 1775 – 2 July 1776 · BalamutcaBorder Demarcation

      A mixed commission demarcated the new border between Bukovina and Moldavia, concluding in 1776.

  20. Ottoman Agreement to Russian Annexation of Crimea

    1774–1784

    Role: Defeated power under the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca; no supplied source records an Ottoman agreement to the 1783 annexation

    1. 21 July 1774 · Küçük Kaynarca (today Kaynardzha, Bulgaria)Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ends the Russo-Turkish War

      Russia and the Ottomans signed the peace treaty at Küçük Kaynarca on 21 July 1774, granting major concessions after the Ottoman defeat at Kozludzha.

    2. 1783 · Crimean KhanateCatherine the Great annexes Crimea

      After remaining nominally independent but dependent on Russia, the Crimean Khanate was formally annexed by Catherine the Great in 1783.

    3. 6 January 1784 (disputed; unsupported) · Alleged site of a treaty not attested in sourcesAlleged 1784 Treaty of Constantinople

      The legacy claim of an Ottoman agreement to the annexation in a Treaty of Constantinople dated 6 January 1784 finds no support in the supplied passages.

  21. Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca

    1774

    Role: Signatory and defeated party

    1. 21 July 1774 · Küçük KaynarcaSigning of the Treaty

      The Ottoman Empire signed the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca on 21 July 1774, ending the war with major concessions to Russia.

    2. 21 July 1774 · Ottoman EmpireEstablishment of Orthodox Protectorate

      The treaty granted Russia the right to protect Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire, a significant diplomatic shift.

    3. 21 July 1774 · Turkish StraitsAccess to Turkish Straits

      The treaty forced the Ottomans to allow Russian ships to pass through the Turkish Straits into the Mediterranean.

  22. Treaty of Aynalıkavak

    1779

    Role: signatory

    1. 10 March 1779 · Aynalıkavak Palace, IstanbulSigning of the Treaty of Aynalıkavak

      Ottoman and Russian representatives signed the treaty on 10 March 1779 at the Aynalıkavak palace in Istanbul, with French mediation.

  23. Battle of Karánsebes

    1788

    Role: Adversary whose forces the Austrians were scouting for; Ottomans captured the strategic location without engaging

    1. 1788 · an unnamed strategic location captured by the OttomansOttoman capture without engagement

      The Ottomans took an unnamed strategic location without engaging the Austrians, while contemporary reports still recorded Austrian losses.

    2. 1788 · Austrian ranks during the 1788 campaignDisputed casualty figures

      Bernard uncitedly claimed 10,000 casualties, but official reports attribute most 1788 campaign losses to malaria and dysentery.

    3. 21–22 September 1788 · Karánsebes, site of the friendly-fire incidentNight of mutual mistaken fire

      Austrian detachments scouting for Ottomans fired on one another during the night of 21–22 September 1788, causing self-inflicted casualties.

  24. Signing of the Treaty of Sistova

    1790–1791

    Role: Contracting power

    1. 1790 · Belgrade and near CalafatMilitary Course of the War Before Peace

      After early setbacks, the Habsburgs liberated Belgrade and won near Calafat in 1790, shaping the pre-negotiation situation.

    2. 4 August 1791 · Sistova (modern Svishtov), BulgariaSigning of the Treaty of Sistova

      The treaty ending the last Austro-Turkish war was signed at Sistova on 4 August 1791, brokered by Britain, Prussia and the Netherlands.

  25. Treaty of Constantinople

    1800

    Role: treaty party

    1. 21 March O.S. – 6 April N.S. 1800 · Constantinople, Ottoman EmpireConclusion of the Treaty of Constantinople

      Russia and the Ottomans signed the treaty in spring 1800, creating the Septinsular Republic as the first autonomous Greek state since 1453.

    2. 1 November 1800 · Constantinople, Ottoman EmpireSanctioning of the constitution and flag

      On 1 November 1800 the Grand Vizier presented the delegates with the constitution, a diploma of autonomy, and the new flag, blessed by the Patriarch.

  26. Treaty of the Dardanelles concluded between Britain and the Ottoman Empire

    1809

    Role: Treaty Party

    1. 5 January 1809 · Çanak, Ottoman EmpireConclusion of the Treaty

      The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between Britain and the Ottoman Empire on 5 January 1809 at Çanak.

    2. 5 January 1809 · Çanak, Ottoman EmpireRestoration of Commercial Privileges

      The Ottoman government restored extensive British commercial and legal privileges within the empire.

    3. 5 January 1809 · Çanak, Ottoman EmpireSecurity Commitments Against France

      Britain promised to protect the Ottoman Empire from French threats using its fleet and weapons supplies.

  27. Holy Alliance ultimatum over the Wallachian uprising

    1822

    Role: Recipient of Ultimatum

    1. 14 March 1822 · UnspecifiedHoly Alliance Warning to Ottoman Empire

      The Holy Alliance issued a final warning to the Ottoman Empire on March 14, 1822, prompting the Sultan to recall his troops.

  28. Battle of Itea: naval action in the Gulf of Corinth

    1827

    Role: Combatant

    1. 30 September 1827 · Gulf of CorinthBattle of Itea

      A naval battle fought on 30 September 1827 in the Gulf of Corinth between Greek and Ottoman/Egyptian forces during the Greek War of Independence.

  29. Treaty of London demands an Ottoman armistice in Greece

    1827

    Role: Target of Armistice Demand

    1. 6 July 1827 · LondonSigning of the Treaty of London

      Britain, France, and Russia signed the Treaty of London on 6 July 1827, demanding an Ottoman armistice in Greece.

  30. London Protocol establishes Greek independence

    1830

    Role: Former Sovereign

    1. 3 February 1830 · LondonSigning of the London Protocol

      France, Russia, and Great Britain signed the London Protocol on 3 February 1830, recognizing Greece as a fully sovereign and independent state separate from the Ottoman Empire.

    2. 3 February 1830 · LondonDefinition of Northern Border

      The protocol defined the northern border of Greece from the mouth of the Achelous or Aspropotamos river to the mouth of the Spercheios river.

    3. 3 February 1830 · LondonEstablishment of Monarchy

      The London Protocol determined that the Greek state would be a monarchy, ruled by the Ruler Sovereign of Greece.

    4. 27 March / 8 April 1830 (OS/NS) · Notification to Greece and the Ottoman EmpireNotification to Greece and Ottoman Empire

      Ambassadors from Russia, Britain, and France notified Greece and the Ottoman Empire of the protocol on 27 March / 8 April 1830.

  31. Convention of London on Ottoman–Egyptian affairs signed by the great powers

    1840

    Role: Signatory

    1. 15 July 1840 · LondonSigning of the Convention

      The Great Powers signed the Convention for the Pacification of the Levant with the Ottoman Empire on 15 July 1840.

    2. September 1840 · LevantRejection and Crisis

      Muhammad Ali refused the terms, leading to the Oriental Crisis and military intervention by European powers.

    3. 27 November 1840 · AcreAcceptance after Acre

      Muhammad Ali accepted the convention on 27 November 1840 following the capture of Acre.

  32. The Second Treaty of Erzurum settles the Ottoman–Persian border

    1847

    Role: Signatory

    1. 1847 · Abadan IslandCession of Abadan Island

      Abadan Island, long subject to competing claims between Iran and the Ottomans, was ceded to Iran by Turkey in 1847.

    2. 31 May 1847 · ErzurumSigning of the Second Treaty of Erzurum

      The Second Treaty of Erzurum was signed on 31 May 1847, settling boundary disputes between the Ottoman Empire and Qajar Persia.

  33. 1856 Heraklion earthquake

    1856

    Role: Political Context

    1. 1856-10-12 · Crete, Ottoman Empire1856 Heraklion Earthquake

      A catastrophic earthquake struck near Crete on October 12, 1856, destroying most homes in Heraklion and causing deaths across the Ottoman Empire.

  34. European commission investigates the 1860 Mount Lebanon and Damascus massacres

    1860

    Role: Commission Member

    1. 5 September 1860 · International Commission MeetingCommission Convened

      An international commission met on 5 September 1860 to investigate the causes of the 1860 sectarian violence and recommend a new administrative system for Lebanon.

  35. Montenegro declares war on the Ottoman Empire

    1876

    Role: Belligerent

    1. 18 June 1876 · UnknownDeclaration of War

      Montenegro declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 18 June 1876, following a prior agreement with Serbia.

  36. Serbia restates its declaration of war against the Ottoman Empire

    1877–1878

    Role: Belligerent

    1. 13 December 1877 · SerbiaRestatement of Declaration of War

      Serbia formally declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 13 December 1877, starting the second phase of the conflict.

    2. 13 December 1877 to 5 February 1878 · SerbiaRegrouping of Serbian Troops

      Serbian forces regrouped with Russian assistance during the second phase of the war, leveraging prior combat experience.

  37. Russo-Turkish War: Battle of Philippopolis

    1878

    Role: Opposing Force

    1. 17 January 1878 · PlovdivBattle of Philippopolis

      Russian troops defeated Ottoman forces in Plovdiv on 17 January 1878.

  38. Russo-Turkish War: Battle of Shipka Pass IV

    1878

    Role: Combatant

    1. January 5–9, 1878 · Shipka PassFourth Battle of Shipka Pass

      Russian and Bulgarian forces defeated the Ottoman Empire in the final battle for control of the Shipka Pass.

  39. Treaty of Berlin signed, redrawing the Balkans

    1878

    Role: Signatory

    1. 4 June 1878 · CyprusCyprus Administration

      Britain gained administrative control of Cyprus through the Cyprus Convention of 4 June 1878, a secret agreement concluded before the Congress opened, whose outcomes were reflected in the treaty.

    2. 13 July 1878 · BerlinSigning of the Treaty

      The Treaty of Berlin was signed on 13 July 1878, formally settling affairs in the East among the major powers and the Ottoman Empire.

    3. 13 July 1878 · BerlinRecognition of Independence

      The treaty recognized the independence of Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania, although they lost territory compared to the Treaty of San Stefano.

    4. 13 July 1878 · BerlinBosnia Garrison

      Austria-Hungary obtained the right to garrison the Bosnia Vilayet and the Sanjak of Novi Pazar.

  40. Peace treaty ends the Greco-Ottoman War

    1897

    Role: Signatory

    1. 20 September 1897 · Signing location not named in supplied passagesSigning of the Peace Treaty

      A peace treaty was signed on 20 September 1897 between Greece and the Ottoman Empire, ending the Greco-Turkish War of 1897.

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